TRUE Catalyst 9X3 Junior Ice Hockey Stick

**Excerpt**

The 9×3 hockey stick is the top model in the 2023 TRUE Catalyst lineup and delivers maximum accuracy and control for the elite level player. Building on the performance of the previous generation 9X stick, the new 9×3 model integrates an all-new foam core and quad-rib blade structure with industry-leading materials to offer enhanced feel and greater shot accuracy.

**Description**

Featuring True’s all-new foam core and quad-rib blade structure, the flagship CATALYST 9X3 combines industry-leading materials with innovative engineering processes to offer enhanced feel and greater shot accuracy through an optimized mid-kick flex profile. Backed by data from on-ice testing, True’s industry-leading RESFLO, PLD, and AXENIC technologies found throughout the CATALYST 2023 stick lineup offer an OPTIMIZED MID-KICK FLEX PROFILE for easier loading and increased stability in the taper zone of the shaft every time you take aim.

 

Tech Highlights

• • AXENIC Technology | Industry-leading Axenic Technology results in a seamless build, putting the player’s hands in direct contact with the puck.
  • PLD | Precision Laminiate Design emphasizes how fiber angles, and the order of those angles, are optimized in up to 25 layers of unidirectional carbon fiber in a single shaft.
  • RESFLO | Focused Resin Flow technology minimizes voids in the laminate resulting in a stronger, and more consistent laminate.

 

Technical Features

Heritage	Catalyst 9X
Level of Play	Elite
Finish	Soft Gloss Grip with Muted Look & Matte Blade
Shaft Shape	Square Corner/Double Concave
Kick Point	Mid-Kick Profile for optimal control and pinpoint accuracy
Weight	290g (50 flex)
Warranty	30 days through the manufacturer
Available Flexes	20 Flex (48″) 30 Flex (50″) 40 Flex (52″) 50 Flex (54″)
Available Patterns	T28 (Only Available in 30/40/50 Flex) T92.5

 

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